Historic Galata

Hotels
6.8 (16 reviews)
Haci Mimi Külhani Sk. 26 , Istanbul , TR
90-5425130423

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

24-hour front desk
Concierge service
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Smoke-free property
Tours/ticket assistance
Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
Water dispenser
Housekeeping on request
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Central, convenient location close to attractions and tram
Friendly, helpful staff
Spacious rooms and comfortable beds (some rooms/suite with great views)
Good value/price-quality for many guests
Quiet rooms in several reports
Cons:
Inconsistent housekeeping (some reports of no cleaning for days)
Unreliable wifi and delayed fixes
Broken or missing in-room items (TV, mini-fridge, kitchenette cutlery)
Thin soundproofing / noise between floors
Small/tiny bathrooms in some rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
5.2
Mixed: some guests reported clean bedding and towels, but others noted rooms were not cleaned for days and the hotel feels old with inconsistent housekeeping.
Service
8
Generally positive: staff repeatedly described as friendly and helpful; some service issues (slow wifi response, unresolved TV repair) but overall attentive personnel.
Location
8.2
Very good: central, quiet street in the heart of attractions; close to tram, Galata Tower, museums, sea, shops and restaurants—frequently highlighted as a major plus.
Room Quality
6.8
Mixed: several reviews mention spacious rooms, comfortable beds and great views (even a presidential suite), while others note worn furniture, broken items (mini-fridge, TV), dark rooms and small bathrooms.
Amenities
5.5
Below average: wifi reported as unreliable (modem replaced after delay), kitchenette lacked basic cutlery/dishes, some bathrooms tiny and amenities limited.
Value for Money
7
Positive for many: described as good price-quality ratio and inexpensive for larger rooms; a few guests felt expectations based on high ratings were unmet.
Food and Beverage
6.8
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
6.9
Overall mixed but acceptable for short stays: excellent location and friendly staff balance maintenance and housekeeping shortcomings; suited for overnight or budget-conscious visitors.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-06-01 14:00

Property Description

Central Location
Strategically positioned in the heart of Istanbul, within walking distance of iconic landmarks like Galata Tower and Istiklal Avenue, Historic Galata offers a convenient base to explore the city.

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy the comfort of air-conditioned rooms with kitchenettes, perfect for a homely stay. The hotel also features a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and an elevator for your convenience.

Airport Shuttle Service
Start your trip stress-free with the roundtrip airport shuttle service provided by the hotel, allowing you to travel comfortably to and from Istanbul Airport.

Experience the charm of Istanbul while staying at Historic Galata, book now to indulge in local cuisine breakfasts and modern amenities.

Important information:

* Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Only dogs and cats are allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Pets

    Service animals not allowed

  • Smoking

    No smoking

  • Pets

    Pets welcome

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Location

Guest Reviews

6.8
Based on 16 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.2
Service: 8
Location: 8.2
Room Quality: 6.8
Amenities: 5.5
Value for Money: 7
Food and Beverage: 6.8
Overall Experience: 6.9
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Zachary • solo_traveller • ie
6
2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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matgoal • couple • ch
9
2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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carlotta • extended_group • it
9
Pros:

Camere spaziose

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Tommasantonio • solo_traveller • it
8
Istanbul fantastica
Pros:

Posizione vicinanza Torre di Galata , con fermate tram e bus vicine. Staff e proprietà molto presenti e sempre a risolvere le richieste. Appartamento buono per soggiorno di 2 persone. Pulizie ok.

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Bozhena • family_with_children • ru
7
На короткую поездку и если вы приходите только переночевать, то вполне себе неплохой вариант.
Pros:

соотношение цена-качество хорошее. Недорого за двухкомнатный номер с двумя балконами, в самом центре на тихой улочке. Постель и полотенца были чистые.

Cons:

Wifi работал очень плохо. Через сутки только принесли новый модем, стало лучше. Телевиденье пытались починить, ничего не получилось. В итоге мама осталась без телевизора. За 3 дня ни разу не убирались. В целом, отель старенький, убирают не очень хоршо.

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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IULIIA • couple • it
10
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Kerri Ann • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Grit • family_with_children • de
9
Tolle Unterkunft für Reisende, die es individuell bevorzugen.
Pros:

Wir mochten die Individualität und Ruhe des Hauses, die ausgesprochen große Freundlichkeit und Hilfsbereitschaft und die zentrale Lage - diese ist eher gekennzeichnet von Künstlern und Handwerkern als vom Tourismus. Gastronomie, Meer, Museen alles ist zu Fuß erreichbar.

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Claire • couple • fr
8
Dans l’ensemble la prestation de l’établissement était bien, non loin des attractions touristiques et des transports en
Pros:

La chambre était grande, la salle de bain était propre, le personnel était sympathique. L’emplacement était top.

Cons:

L’insonorisation n’était pas top. On pouvait entendre les personnes du rez de chaussé alors que nous étions au deuxième étage, et les gens du dessus.

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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CHRISTINA • solo_traveller • gr
9
Pros:

Μείναμε στην προεδρική σουίτα. Η τοποθεσία ήταν άψογη, η θέα καταπληκτική, τα κρεβάτια πολύ άνετα. Κάποια έπιπλα ήταν λίγο ταλαιπωρημενα αλλα ήταν άνευ σημασίας

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • couple • us
8
Overall good stay. Took off two stars because the external building door does not latch and therefore is a security risk
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • couple • ca
7
Attractive, friendly and mostly comfortable.
Pros:

Location was difficult to find at first, but convenient and close to tram and interesting shops and restaurants. The room was quiet and pleasant. The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was big and had a couch and comfortable bed.

Cons:

The 'kitchenette' was missing basic cutlery and dishes, and the bathroom was tiny.

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Lucía • couple • es
10
Recomendado!
Pros:

Nos gustó mucho alojarnos aquí!
La ubicación es muy buena, la habitación es espaciosa y muy linda decorada. Descansamos super bien y disfrutamos mucho.
El personal es muy amable y atento. Gracias!

Cons:

Nada

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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giulia scam • solo_traveller • it
6
Could have been better
Pros:

Great position, really close to Galata tower.

Cons:

The room was really dark and with a few things broken (e.g. the mini fridge), the shower didn't have hot water, not sure if this is a widespread issue but would have been good to know in advance. Overall I don't think it lived to the expectations given the high rating on Booking.

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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alexandra • couple • fr
9
Pros:

Jolie chambre spacieuse avec vue sur une cour arborée et Istanbul, calme. Quartier calme proche de la tour de Galata touristique. Proche du tramway aussi donc accès rapide à la Corne d’or. Personnel très gentil. Simple mais parfait.

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Nerea • couple • es
3
Dirty stories
Pros:

La cama era cómoda pero las sabanas y las almohadas estaban sucias.

Cons:

Tuvimos que pedir papel higiénico porque no habían puesto, no teníamos toallas de ducha (solamente las de lavabo), todo estaba muy sucio, los raíles de la ducha llenos de mugre, los sofás llenos de manchas, la puerta de la nevera se caía por lo que no enfriaba en absoluto, el aire acondicionado no funcionaba y aunque fuera abril quisimos encenderlo porque hacía un calor horrible en la habitación y no podíamos abrir las ventanas bien porque no se sujetaban abiertas y había gatos al lado de la ventana queriendo entrar, no había suficientes utensilios de cocina, la habitación que nos tocó está pegada a la recepción y se oye absolutamente todo, las cortinas dejaban entrar muchísima luz y la calle en la que se encuentra es de difícil acceso. No hay ningún tipo de servicio de habitaciones, nosotros solo estuvimos dos noches pero si estás una semana olvídate de que te limpien absolutamente nada...

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Mark • extended_group • gb
9
Great location
Pros:

Lovely receptionists.

Cons:

Could hear the neighbours.

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Tatiana • solo_traveller • fr
8
Emplacement très central avec vue
Pros:

L’emplacement est idéal et proche de tout ce qu’on visite à Istanbul. La vue du balcon est très belle et étonnamment l’appartement est au calme malgré un quartier qui grouille de monde. Aussi la douche est petite mais la pression de l’eau est parfaite. Les chambres sont lumineuses et le parquet est très beau. La literie est très confortable!

Cons:

Le coin cuisine n’est pas suffisamment équipé. Il est impossible d’y cuisiner. Pas de casserole, pas de cafetière, pas de four à micro ondes, pas de petites cuillères, pas de bols ni même un seul saladier, pas assez de verres ni de tasses. Bref. C’est ok pour boire un thé mais difficile de se faire un dîner si l’envie de se reposer de la foule vous prenait.

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Gaziza • couple • de
10
2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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MYRTO • couple • gr
9
2026-04-25 • via Nuitee